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Parliament dissolved ahead of election

The Scottish Parliament is now dissolved ahead of the election on Thursday 7 May 2026.

During dissolution, there are no MSPs and no parliamentary business can take place.

For more information, please visit Election 2026

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Bills and Laws

Public Order Bill

Date LCM lodged: 23 November 2022

This page relates to the Public Order Bill introduced in the House of Commons on 11 May 2022.

The text of the Bill can be found from the UK Parliament page Public Order Bill.

Information about the progress of the Bill, including proposed dates for future meetings, can be found on that web page.

Legislative Consent Memorandum(s) lodged:

Memorandum from the Scottish Government (190KB, pdf) posted 23 November 2022

Lead committee: Criminal Justice Committee


Lead committee work

Meeting on 11 January 2023 (Read the Official Report)

Report published on 16 January 2023


Other committees

Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee

Meeting on 20 December 2022

Report published on 21 December 2022


Chamber

Legislative Consent Motion

S6M-07616 lodged on 23 January 2023

Meeting of the Parliament, 25 January 2023